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This week Adam speaks with David Cohen, the Founder and Chairman at Techstars, a global network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars, which launched in Boulder, has invested in more than 4,000 startups with offices in over 40 cities and 16 countries. He has played a significant role in putting Colorado tech and specifically Boulder on the map. Prior to Techstars, David founded three companies, two of which had succesful exits (Pinpoint Technologies and earFeeder). On this episode, David talks about his journey from a computer programmer to starting his first company and ultmately launching Techstars. Plus we learn why his biggest lesson encompasses three key elements: choice, language, and belief.

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David is the co-author (with Brad Feld) of "Do More Faster; Techstars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup".

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Ever considered hiking as a break from the hustle and bustle, but fretting over the sweat and strain? What if you could stroll through breathtaking landscapes without breaking a sweat? Join me, Craig thenaturalmedic, on an easy trek through the serene Flatirons Vista trail in Boulder, Colorado, where we relish the majestic Flatiron Range, expansive prairies, and the refreshing Ponderosa Pine Woodlands. Under the warm Colorado sun, we enjoy the tranquility and wonder of nature, with occasional breaks to recharge with some stroffwaffles and water.

Transitioning from grassland prairies to woodland, the picturesque mountains of the Flatiron Range provide a serene backdrop, making this leisure hike a feast for the eyes. Despite the trail being fairly flat and not particularly challenging, it offers a fantastic opportunity to revel in nature's beauty. Back at the trailhead, we explore other accessible trails, hinting at numerous future adventures. This delightful 3.2-mile journey, completed in about an hour and a half, uplifts your spirit and inspires you to embrace more such outdoor activities. Tune in to share this hiking adventure with me and remember, the journey is just as important as the destination.

In this episode, I reminisce about my year abroad at the University of Colorado in Boulder. I attended CU from 2007 to 2008, and it was probably the best year of my life. With my year abroad having come up in several podcast interviews recently, I decided to take you through my entire year, including what I did, who I met, and how it fuelled my love of travel.

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Jaclyn Hester is a Partner at Foundry Group, a venture firm that invests in tech companies and early stage venture funds. She helped launch Foundry's partner fund strategy in 2016 and works closely with Foundry's portfolio while also leading new fund investments. Prior to Foundry, Jaclyn was a practicing attorney, advising startups and private equity firms as well as M&A transactions. She also worked closely with her husband and his family on their SaaS startup, Fare Harbor which was acquired by Booking.com. On this episode, Jaclyn's biggest lesson speaks to exactly why Adam and Chris believe the Colorado tech ecosystem is so special and unique.

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Meet Kirsten Wilson!

Kirsten is the Artistic Director, founder and visionary of Motus Theater. She is a narrative artist, master teacher in the field of autobiographical monologue work and editor of the Motus Monologues and Shoebox Stories podcasts. Kirsten has created several award-winning multi-media performances exploring history through the lens of race and class. She excels in supporting individuals who are marginalized in writing compelling narratives aimed at opening hearts and minds. Since 2013 she has been working with undocumented leaders to share the stories of people on the frontlines of U.S immigration policy. She began collaborating with formerly incarcerated leaders to share their stories of the criminality and injustice of the criminal justice system in 2019. Kirsten is known for creating safe places of courageous empathy and civic hospitality where the stories of Motus Theater’s undocumented or formerly incarcerated monologists are paired with local and national leaders who stand with them and read aloud their stories on stage. Kirsten has won multiple regional awards for leadership, as well as for her artistic works. She has received funds and commissions from the National Endowment for the Arts for numerous projects. Her work has been featured in media as diverse as Theater Magazine, NPR, FAST Company Magazine, Ms. Magazine, and USA Today.

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Your hosts of Are You Waiting for Permission? are Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett. They're friends, co-hosts, actors, improvisers, and coaches. She lives in NYC and coaches actors, business professionals, and presenters to fully engage with their audience, and themselves. She also mentors young actors and directors. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, México, and  coaches artists and other creative beings about the beautiful business of art — and life. 

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